Vilnius: Trakai Tour with Audio Guide and Minibus Transfers



Discover the lakeside town of Trakai on an audio guide tour from Vilnius and learn about its history as the former capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. See the stunning Insular Castle and Gothic-style monuments of the Old Town.

Highlights

  • Discover the beautiful lakeside town of Trakai
  • Get some free time to shop and relax
  • Learn about the Karaites ethnic group that settled in Trakai

Description

Depart Vilnius, and then journey by air-conditioned minibus to the former capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania in the pretty lakeside town of Trakai. Listen to an informative audio commentary on the 28-kilometer (17-mile) journey, and then get 2.5 hours to explore the historic Old Town at leisure.  See the amazing Insular Castle and well-preserved ruins of Peninsula Castle, constructed in the 14th century before falling into disrepair in the 17th century. Rebuilt after World War II, Insular Castle is now considered a major landmark of Lithuania. Learn about the small ethnic Karaites people who settled in Trakai, along with the Tartars, Russians, Jews and Poles who followed. Enjoy panoramic views of Lake Galvė - the deepest of the region’s 200 lakes - before your return journey to Vilnius.

Includes

Transportation by air-conditioned minibus Audio guide

Important Information

  • The tour may be canceled if there are not enough participants

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Available Dates

February 2026 28 dates
March 2026 31 dates
April 2026 30 dates
May 2026 31 dates
June 2026 30 dates
July 2026 31 dates
August 2026 1 dates

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